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Bombers signed a 6'5" American safety

I bet he performs well if the coaches butter him up.

Addison isn't just big (tall), he plays big. Converted to S during the COVID-shortened season after starting out as a WR (2 years). In the 3 years post-position change, he was very productive. The good: Size (6'5 195), Athleticism 4.55 40 10'7"broad, 36" vert, great explosive numbers, good speed, and average agility numbers. Successful position change. Versatility, he played a lot of teams, backed up, but played a lot of reps. Played very well against the run and the pass. Physical, with a great nose for the ball, made a lot of plays. The bad, a bit slight build for his height, 6-year covid super senior, despite playing well and for big schools, didn't get much NFL interest. The Ugly is, only a 1-year starter despite being in college for 6 years. Overall, really good pick up for camp. Very high upside, the type of guy who could fit extremely well into JYs system, and has an inside track to playing his way onto the team with his team's skill set. He's a crafty, extremely physical football player who has that lunchbox ethic and dog mentality that Mos loves. Which, in a very big-bodied athletic DB, is a great combo. He's going to be in a very tough position to make the roster, with Kramdi/Allen/Woodbey, hopefully Griffin, and likely Vaval as a Di. But he's got the talent where he could come in and take a job, or capitalize on any opportunity that pops up. https://www.nfldraftscout.com/cfb/bio/1021804 https://uclabruins.com/sports/football/roster/bryan-addison/14419

I cant see an American draft working unless they were to draft from a pool of players that have committed to playing in the CFL. Otherwise, there would need to be at least 100 rounds just to ensure you have enough Americans coming up for training camp. Just look at how often teams' neg lists are changing.

almost excessive is recommended

I love you guys but also I hate you guys.

hopefully he can navigate the maize of training camp and although somewhat liited in attempts he avaeraged over 10 yards a PR and 21 a kickoff...so as in in gae replacement he wont just bobble and drop for no gain....so that depth is nice and especially with his National status...and yes he does have some wheeels on him and has to be accounted for out there

Okay, great we’re up to two including myself. Can I add huge amounts of sarcasm to vitriol to attract others?

Looks like we can thank Kent Austin for this guy coming up here. Hope he pans out. https://3downnation.com/2026/01/16/payton-thorne-winnipeg-blue-bombers-qb/

i'd engage and revel in your vitriol

I hope he gets an opportunity to really pop this year...

I would say there is a kernel of truth in this, but it would sound corny and I would be creamed in comments. But he is husk-y.

Boy if I had Mod access to this discussion board it would definitely have a certain vibe based on what I allowed and did not allow. Mind you if I was indeed the sole mod of this site me thinks I might be the only active user having fantastic discussions with myself.

No team with out a fan base is worthy of such vitriol.

We're 31 points back from league leading Avs. Not to use this angle view.

Good signing really...proven National depth...proven returner as a backup in a pinch with in game injury...can run jet.....Far better player than Corcorran who if we draft well and or grab a National in FA should never see the roster

Great point as well. Not just the CFL commish and team, but the teams as well could be doing a lot more.

So I was in Toronto during the summer for a few days and I saw more bomber ads or billboards driving down Disraeli bridge than I saw anything Argos in Toronto. That’s not a cfl problem. That’s a Toronto argonauts problem. Winnipeg makes money. There’s no reason other places with more people shouldn’t. Comes down to wade and crew do more to promote the bombers than billionaire owners in Toronto do. The owner on bc, you can go on about his tactics but he’s done more in 1 year or 2 for the lions than MLSE has ever done for the Argos. our economy isn’t shitty by the way. Canada is doing pretty well actually all things considered. You market the game in each market differently. What works in bc or Winnipeg might not work in Toronto. John candy owned the Argos at one point and promoted the **** out of them and they filled the skydome. It’s about marketing and MLSE don’t do that. Argos are a write off. But blue jays raptors leafs so how much sports dollars is there. Also the soccer team. Toronto also loves the superstar and the Argos don’t got that guy anymore. Rocket ismail. Doug Flutie types. Ricky ray was good but no personality there. Kelly? He’s a rapist. That’s not good.

Big assumption that they haven't tried. BIG

Exactly think big, uncover every rock you can find to get our league to a better spot, it feels like it's dying. Stop wasting time on high browing our rules and taking the easiest path to the real work that needs to happen.

I’d be fine with it if the refs didn’t continuously miss completely obvious calls right in front of their faces.